Labour leader visits Glasgow businesses in support of Scotland Loves Local Week
Scottish Labour Party Leader Anas Sarwar has added his voice to the rallying cry urging Scots to choose local. The Glasgow MSP discussed the importance of supporting local businesses to help communities thrive as he called into a gift...
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Paisley’s in the spotlight as Scots are urged to choose local: Video and picture gallery
The vision and creativity helping to drive a new future for Paisley was to the fore as a Scottish Government Minister urged Buddies to make a difference and choose local. Employment and Investment Minister Tom Arthur championed the critical...
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Chloe, 12, flies the flag for young entrepreneurs
A 12-year-old budding businesswoman has been hailed as a shining example of why everyone needs to choose local and set a springboard to success. Chloe Lamberton, from East Kilbride, started her own enterprise – Chloe’s Crystals, selling at markets...
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Coffee, cake and cocktails: New town trails are a real taste treat
The great tastes of three towns are being celebrated as part of the drive encouraging more Scots to choose local. Scotland’s Improvement Districts (SIDs) has joined forces with tech company Vicinity to launch town trails for Alloa, Kirkintiloch and...
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Gavin’s Mill serves up a treat for Sean Batty in special Scotland Loves Local video
Customers at a community cafe and shop in Milngavie were treated to some star service – courtesy of television presenter Sean Batty. The STV weatherman spent an afternoon working with the team at Gavin’s Mill as part of a...
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Nairn businesses back rallying call to choose local
A number of businesses across Nairn have signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge to show their support and commitment to choosing local. Businesses in the seaside town made the pledge ahead of Scotland Loves Local Week which runs from...
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FSB signs Scotland Loves Local Pledge
Scotland’s small business owners say they will band together to help each other thrive. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is among the local authorities, companies and other organisations which have signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge. By encouraging...
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Scottish Grocers’ Federation highlights critical need to choose local
Convenience store leaders are backing a drive to help inject millions of pounds more into local economies across Scotland. The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge – a commitment to supporting local businesses throughout...
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‘Every penny spent with businesses like ours is an investment in the future of our community’
Historic and newer businesses have highlighted the pivotal part that enterprises such as theirs play in building a better future for the areas they serve. Flooring and furniture store Fraser’s of Ellon, and Hybrid Gaming and Computing supported the...
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Choose local: ‘It’s about supporting someone’s dream, helping build a community, and ensuring our vibrant independent shops have a future’
A business association leader has spoken of the life-improving impact everyone can make by choosing local and backing ‘the bold and brave’ in their community. Craig Hume, chair of Kilmarnock Business Association, has urged people to think local first...
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